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    Raspberry and White Chocolate Scones

    December 7, 2021 by Ryan 2 Comments

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    These raspberry and white chocolate scones are loaded with tart raspberries and sweet white chocolate enveloped in a light and tender scone.

    raspberry and white chocolate scones stacked on top of plate

    When it comes to baking, one of my favorite dishes are scones - from blackberry scones to bacon cheddar scones to chocolate chip scones.

    Have you ever had a scone? If you aren't familiar with scones, they are pretty much biscuits with a little bit of sugar. I imagine like most Americans, I didn't have many scones growing up. But watching The Great British Baking Show constantly made me crave them.

    So I got to work on creating a base recipe that works with many ingredients. And that's where these raspberry white chocolate scones come into play.

    While raspberries aren't actually in season, to me the pops of color of red and white just scream Christmas. If you've never made them, you'd be surprised how easy they are to whip together.

    You simply whisk together some dry ingredients before mixing in some buttermilk and the shaping into a disc. Just cut to size and then bake. It really isn't too complicated. Of course with this recipe, you add in raspberries and white chocolate which gives you pops of tart/sweet flavors throughout.

    So if you are looking for something to go with that cup of coffee in the morning, these scones should be on the list.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Ingredient Swaps
    • Step-by-Step Photos
    • The Key to Light and Flaky Scones
    • FAQs
    • Freezing Instructions
    • Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
    • Similar Recipes
    • Raspberry and White Chocolate Scones
    raspberry white chocolate scones on cooling rack

    Ingredient Notes

    • Baking powder/soda - super important as it helps the homemade scones rise.
    • Unsalted butter - by shredding the butter you get bits throughout the flour which help creates the flaky crust you expect.
    • Raspberries - you want fresh raspberries if possible. Just be careful when mixing everything as they break up easily.
    • White chocolate - the sweetness helps complement the tartness of the raspberries.
    • Buttermilk - the acidity reacts with the leaveners and creates a nice rise.

    Ingredient Swaps

    Like any recipe, you can mix up some of the ingredients if needed. Some variations include:

    • While I use all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour can be substituted.
    • I use granulated sugar in the dough and to top the scones, but raw can sugar or coconut sugar work too.
    • It is a raspberry scones recipe for a reason, but you can sub with another fruit like blueberries or strawberries.

    Step-by-Step Photos

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    Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl then use a cheese grater to shred the cold butter.

    process shots of mixing in butter into flour and adding raspberries and white chocolate

    Add the butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or 2 knifes to mix in and then fold in the white chocolate and raspberries.

    process shots of mixing ingredients together before folding into flat disc and cutting

    Mix the buttermilk and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Then place the dough on a floured surface and form into a disc about 1 ½ inches thick. Cut into 8-10 slices.

    process shots of adding scones to parchment-lined baking sheet and baking

    Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with some buttermilk and add a little bit of sugar. Bake at 400°F for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.

    The Key to Light and Flaky Scones

    As with anything that you bake, you do not want to overwork the dough. Use a pastry cutter or knives to get the cold butter into small crumbs.

    You then use your hands to shape and pat the dough into a disc. Yes your hands will get messy, but the end product is worth it.

    FAQs

    Are Scones and Biscuits the Same?

    Yes and no. Scones are the British version and generally have eggs in them, where biscuits do not. However I've "Americanized" these homemade scones and taken the egg out which gives you a light, flaky texture.

    What If I Don't Have Buttermilk?

    If you don't have buttermilk you can easily make it at home. Simply add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes and it’s ready.

    Can I Use Frozen or Dried Raspberries?

    Yes. If using frozen, no need to thaw them. If using dried raspberries, just reduce the amount to ¾ cup.

    Do I Need to Use Eggs?

    As mentioned above, eggs are commonly in scones as it gives it a richer mouthfeel. However I like a flakier scone so I omit the egg.

    Are My Scones Done?

    You can break one open to check for doneness. The interior shouldn't be doughy or wet, but slightly moist.

    Freezing Instructions

    You can either freeze the raspberry white chocolate scones before baking or after baking.

    1. Freeze Before Baking: Cut the scone dough into wedges than place on baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Once frozen, you can layer them into a bag or container. To bake from frozen, just add a few minutes to the bake time or thaw overnight and bake as directed.
    2. Freeze After Baking: Place the baked and cooled scones on a sheet and the freeze for at least 1 hour. You can then layer them into a bag or container. Thaw on the counter or overnight in the fridge. Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds or on a baking sheet at 300°F for 10 minutes.

    Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

    • Use cold or even frozen butter. The cold butter coats the flour which creates crumbs that melt and steam, thus creating that flakiness you expect in scones.
    • Do not overwork the dough. Mix everything until just combined or you will have tough scones.
    • Leftover raspberry white chocolate scones will keep at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days.
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    Raspberry and White Chocolate Scones

    These raspberry white chocolate scones are loaded with tart raspberries and sweet white chocolate enveloped in a light and tender scone.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: British
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
    • 1 cup raspberries
    • ½ cup white chocolate
    • ¾ cup buttermilk
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. 
    • Grate the cold butter using a cheese grater. This is an easy way to get it into small pieces to incorporate in the dry ingredients. If you do not have a cheese grater, you can just cut into small cubes. Blend the grated butter in with the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or 2 knives. The mixture should be clumpy and look like course crumbs. Mix in the raspberries and white chocolate.
    • In a small measuring cup, mix together the buttermilk and vanilla. Mix into the flour mixture until JUST incorporated. DO NOT over mix, this will make the scones too dense. 
    • Put a small amount of flour onto a clean surface and knead the dough briefly. Shape the dough into a circle that is about 1 ½ inches thick. Cut the circle in half and then each half into 4-5 wedges (depending on how big you want your scones). 
    • Put the wedges on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Brush the tops with a little bit of milk and then lightly sprinkle with sugar.
    • Bake for 20-22 minutes until tops are golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

    Notes

    • Use cold or even frozen butter. The cold butter coats the flour which creates crumbs that melt and steam, thus creating that flakiness you expect in scones.
    • Do not overwork the dough. Mix everything until just combined or you will have tough scones.
    • Leftover scones will keep at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1scone | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g
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    1. Debbie Cooper says

      January 25, 2022 at 5:17 pm

      Can you put melted white chocolate drizzled on these or would that be a mistake? Too sweet?

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      • Ryan says

        January 25, 2022 at 8:58 pm

        Melted white chocolate would work great. It wouldn't make them too sweet as the tartness from the raspberries offset it.

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